How to Make Smoked Turkey (Without Smoker) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoked turkey is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. However, not everyone has access to a smoker, and some may not want to invest in one just for the occasional turkey. That's where this recipe comes in - you can achieve the same delicious smoky flavor without the need for a smoker. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering smoked turkey using simple ingredients and equipment that you likely already have in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton® Tender Quick®)
  • ¼ cup liquid smoke, or more to taste
  • 1 (12 pound) thawed whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 7 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Combine curing mixture and liquid smoke together in a bowl; mix into a paste. Pat paste on inside and outside of turkey. Place turkey in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wash turkey inside and out with cold water; dry. Pat with cooking oil. Place turkey in an oven bag; poke holes into bag for ventilation according to manufacturer's instructions. Set bagged turkey into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Bake until turkey comes easily off the bone and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    731 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 265mg
    • Sodium: 9650mg
    • Protein: 91g
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 905mg